- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mill Spring, NC
Sunny View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunny View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370372001513
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunny View Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mill Spring · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunny View Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunny View Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mill Spring, NC.
School address
District: Polk County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370372001513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sunny View Elementary School shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370372001513 · Mill Spring, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 10.9:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Polk County High School (596 students)
Sunny View Elementary School shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 11.9 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sunny View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Polk County Hi
Polk County High School
596 students
- Polk County Mi
Polk County Middle School
454 students
- Polk Central E
Polk Central Elementary School
379 students
- Tryon Elementa
Tryon Elementary School
367 students
- Saluda Element 142
Saluda Elementary School
142 students
- This school 120
Sunny View Elementary School
120 students
What this shows Sunny View Elementary School reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunny View Elementary School compares
Sunny View Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,041
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Sunny View Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk County Schools reports $15,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunny View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polk County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polk Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tryon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saluda Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunny View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Mill Spring
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunny View Elementary School
How many students attend Sunny View Elementary School?
Sunny View Elementary School has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mill Spring, NC. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunny View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunny View Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 31% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunny View Elementary School?
97.8% of students at Sunny View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunny View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunny View Elementary School is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Mill Spring, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunny View Elementary School?
Sunny View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunny View Elementary School rank among public schools in Mill Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunny View Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mill Spring, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Polk County Schools?
Besides Sunny View Elementary School, Polk County Schools also operates Polk County High School (596 students), Polk County Middle School (454 students), and Polk Central Elementary School (379 students). See the Polk County Schools district page for the complete list.